A Toronto Man is in jail after a head-on collision with a Jefferson County Deputy.

The accident happened along State Route 43, just in front of the Wal-Mart Distribution Center around 3:30 yesterday morning.

Officials said 29-year-old Mathew Marshall, of Toronto was traveling left of center in a red Suzuki when a Jefferson County deputy was traveling in the opposite direction.

Both vehicles swerved to avoid a collision but the SUV ended up striking the deputy’s vehicle and crashing into a fence.

Marshall was not injured in the crash and he was arrested for operating a motor vehicle impaired.

Deputy Thompson has since been released from the hospital after being treated for his injuries.